Grading

Grading IMPLEMENTS for Tractors

Moving dirt is one of the most common things we do with tractors. We dig a hole here and dump the dirt there. We create lanes for driveways and parking pads. We turn bad sod into good sod. We’ve got tools for all of these projects and more. Almost all grading tools are 3-Point tools, but we have some for the front-end loader, skid steer, and even a pull-behind box blade meant for an ATV.

Rear Blades

One of the most popular and versatile tools for a tractor owner, a rear blade is a simple, curved blade mean to scrape and pull or push soil. Depending on the model, some can angle, rotate, and tilt (for ditching), and some can do all of that hydraulically. We expanded our driveway turnaround using the Dirt Dog Rear Blade in this video.

Box Blades

Think of it like a rear blade with sides that allow you to trap material as you pull it or push it. Available with ripper shanks to really loosen up the top inches of your soil to make for easier scraping. Watch us work on creating a trail in the woods with the Dirt Dog Box Blade here.

Land Planes

One of the simplest tools to use, and most satisfying, a land plane is used to smooth and level a gravel drive. All you need to do is lower your 3-Point and drive. We have some great videos demonstrating a land plane in use on our gravel drive. We compare Land Planes to Box Blades in this video.

Landscape Rake

Not often thought of as a grading tool, we’ve found success making a final pass over soil that’s been rough graded, to prep for a gravel delivery. The spacing between the tines allows soil to spill and level as you drive. Think of it as a very light grading. We used a landscape rake with gauge wheels in this video.

Ditch Box

A specialized 3-Point tool that looks like a box blade, but has a hydraulic tip that lowers into the ground and creates a shallow v-Ditch as you drive. The Ditch Box is an awesome tool, but it is limited in use. Check out the Ditch Box in use in this video.

4-In-1 Bucket

Also called a 4-N-1 Bucket, these are popular overseas in Australia (or so we’re told). As the name implies, there are four functions in this tool: digging, dozing, grappling, and grading. It requires a hydraulic 3rd function, but you’ll love the versatility you get from just one front-end tool!

Power Rake

Sometimes called a Harley Rake, a power rake is a spiked drum that pulverizes the top two inches of soil. This is great to remove sod for replanting, as well as shredding weeds and any organic growth near the top of grade. These are available for skid steers powered by hydraulics, or for tractors powered by the rear PTO. Check out the Reist Power Rake in this video.